Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GEORGE STREET, B21 0EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, B21 0EH.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B21 0EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B21 0EH — age 33, 37% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.

home £175,833 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B21 0EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Street, 0.6km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0EH is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B21 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00047427 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0EH. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.4%
Asian / British Asian41.4%
Black / African / Caribbean27.4%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,750

2 sales · Mean £ 182,750

Terraced

£ 162,000

1 sales · Mean £ 162,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B21 0EH has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences179
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson23
Burglary16
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.1 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils0.5 km
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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Hamilton School

Outstanding120 pupils0.8 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Boulton

Good247 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Clarence News0.2 km
  • Ksb Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Labbaik Butchers0.5 km
  • FIG0.9 km
  • Vrajhari Retail Limited0.6 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
  • Soho Foundary Tavern0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Soho Community Hall0.6 km
  • The Latin Cafe0.4 km
  • Kurdish Community Centre0.7 km
  • Sikh Temple0.7 km
  • Aunt Bexcey's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.5 km
  • Chick King Fish Bar0.5 km
  • SFC0.8 km
  • Bamo Traditional Nann0.7 km
  • Chip N Whale0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.5 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.3 km
  • Smethwick1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km